Guidance for Brits Wishing to Marry in Thailand

This section contains information about marriage issues for the United Kingdom only.

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Guidance for British Nationals Wishing to Marry in Thailand

Any marriage in Thailand must be performed according to Thai law.

More information is provided at the UK government website here

Any foreign national wishing to marry in Thailand must obtain an “affirmation of freedom to marry” document. The affirmation must be made in person at the Consular Section of the British Embassy in Bangkok. It is not possible to obtain the affirmation from the United Kingdom in advance

The marriage must be registered with the Registrar at an Amphur office (District Office). A religious ceremony on its own is not recognised as being valid under Thai law. In Thailand, wedding ceremonies/parties can be held separately from the marriage registration.

The Thai marriage certificate is issued in the Thai language only. Please note the certificate is a legal document and should not be modified in any way e.g. by laminating.

A foreign national does not automatically acquire British nationality through marriage to a British national.

Below are details of the steps required. You should check for the latest information from the link above though

1. Affirmation of Marital Status: Retype the affirmation on one page in the same format as the attached sample adding your details where required and bring it in person to the Embassy to sign before a Consular Official .An appointment is required
https://www.gov.uk/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-thailand

2. Documents required at your appointment: Your UK passport (as proof of identity)
A fee of 3,135 THB (Please note that fees can change without prior notice and are non refundable).
If divorced: a decree absolute from the UK Court (original only)
If widowed: death certificate of previous spouse (original only)
Certificates issued in a third country outside UK and Thailand must be certified by its respective Embassy in Thailand. This certificate if not in English must be accompanied by an English translation. Only the original evidence or an official certified copy will be accepted – photocopies will not be accepted under any circumstances.

3. Have the affirmation translated into Thai by a licensed translator.

4. Obtain authentication of the British Consular Official’s signature. This must be obtained from:
The Legalisation Division,
Department of Consular Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
http://www.consular.go.th/
123 Chaeng Wattana Road, Laksi District, Bangkok 10210
Telephone: +66 (0)2 575 1057 – 60, (0)2981 7171 (at 8:30am – 3:30pm)

5 . Submit the document to the Registrar – The affirmation and translation are then ready for submission to the Registrar, who, if satisfied, will register the marriage and issue two identical Thai marriage certificates to both you and your spouse.